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2018 BMW M5 Overview

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The BMW M5 has always offered supercar-besting performance in a practical four-door body. The 2018 model year managed to keep the trend going, but has brought even more to the fabled nameplate. Now in its sixth generation, the M5 follows the same recipe as previous generations, but comes with more everything – more power, more luxury features, and more capability. Few vehicles can match the M5 on and off the track, making the sedan a force to be reckoned with.

What's New for 2018

The BMW M5 is all-new for 2018. The sedan now comes with all-wheel drive, which is a first for the M5.

Choosing Your BMW M5

The M5 really is a powerhouse of a sedan. The vehicle features a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine that makes 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. That's an increase of 40 hp and 53 lb-ft from the last generation's twin-turbo V8 motor. Unlike like the last-gen M5, the current iteration of the sedan is only available with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is the only available drivetrain for the vehicle, as well.

While the changes may scare some diehard enthusiasts, the M5 is still blisteringly quick. Zero to 60 mph takes just 3.2 seconds, while the car has a top speed of 190 mph when properly equipped. Fuel economy figures haven't been released for the M5 yet, but fuel economy isn't one of the reasons a consumer would purchase the high-performance sedan.

In addition to all of the M-Performance components, the M5 also comes with luxury features that are expected to come with a full-size sedan that starts at $103,595, including destination. On the outside, the M5 features 19-inch wheels with non-run-flat performance tires, adaptive full LED headlights, automatic high beams, heated and power-folding mirrors, and a "M" rear spoiler.

Other available options including carbon ceramic brakes ($8,500), a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system ($3,400), and night vision with pedestrian detection ($2,300).

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Sticker shock is bound to happen with the M5, especially as it's one of the more expensive M cars. But the blend of performance, luxury features, and space is unlike anything else on the market. While expensive, the Executive Package brings everything a driver could ever need in one package. Drivers wanting extra braking performance that are willing to spend the extra $8,500 will be impressed with the carbon ceramic brakes.

Our Take: 2018 BMW M5

After taking the 2017 model year off as BMW worked on refining this performance sedan, the M5 returns in 2018. The 2018 BMW M5 comes back with the goal of crushing all its competition with the perfect balance of performance and luxury. Unlike some of its competitors that make you choose at the dealership whether you want to carve canyons curves or cruise the interstate, the M5 aims to let you choose on the fly. Does the 2018 BMW M5 hit its mark in carefully weaving together performance and luxury? Continue reading to find out.

Best Value

Like most other BMW models, the 2018 M5 doesn’t have traditional trim levels. The M5 instead just has a base model with a handful of available packages and options. The two packages available on the 2018 BMW M5 are well worth the price to upgrade this $100,000 sports sedan.

The M5’s standard features are plentiful and include 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, LED headlights, 20-way power front seats, ambient interior lighting, a 10.2-inch touchscreen, a 16-speaker audio system, and more. At $1,700 and $5,000, respectively, opting for the Driving Assistance Plus Package and Executive package is a no-brainer.

Performance

The 2018 BMW M5 boasts a 600-horsepower turbocharged V8 engine that delivers amazing straight-line speed and a sport-tuned suspension that handles the twisties with ease. What’s more, the driver can adjust the standard all-wheel drive to run in two-wheel-drive mode, allowing the back end to get drifty.

In 2018, the M5 drops both the six-speed manual transmission and seven-speed dual-clutch unit in favor of an eight-speed automatic. While we miss the control the manual offered, the eight-speed transmission offers plenty of control and is just as snappy as the dual-clutch unit. This eight-speed also allows the driver to tone everything down and turn the M5 into a smooth-shifting luxury cruiser.

Though the M5 drives smaller than its size, its 4,370-pound curb weight can get a little unruly in the corners. Head into a turn with too much speed, and the M5’s weight makes the sedan plow forward into the turn instead of turning in with confidence.

Style

There's a ton to love about the BMW M5’s style. It takes the classic looks of the 5-Series and sprinkles sportiness to set it apart. Things like the power-dome hood, sportier bumpers, and quad-exit exhaust enhance its looks without taking it too far. And this is one sports sedan you can take on a road trip with its cavernous 18.7-cubic-foot trunk.

Inside, much of the same goodness carries on. The M5 has all the luxurious appointments of the standard 5-Series, but with added touches of sport from the sport seats, Alcantara headliner, aluminum and carbon trimming, and more.

The only downside to the M5’s interior is that it comes only as a four-seater instead of a five-seater. This can make it a tough buy for some families and businesspeople who taxi around associates often.

The Best and Worst Things

The combination of sport and luxury that BMW pulled off with the 2018 M5 is astonishing. With the flip of a few switches, this sedan goes from track monster to luxury cruiser and back.

To manufacture near perfection, BMW spared no expense. The result is an inflated price. With a starting price of $104,595 and options that can inflate the price to well over $130,000, this sedan is only for those with the deepest pockets.

Right For? Wrong For?

The M5 is for the businessperson who loves to tackle twisty mountain roads on the weekends.

City-locked businesspeople who handle nothing but bumper-to-bumper traffic all day will see the M5’s potential go to waste.

The Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW M5 returns with a vengeance, offering nothing but pleasure in almost all situations. But with this perfection comes an insane price tag, severely limiting its potential buyers.